Research Assistant I

Job Summary

A research assistant will participate in a translational autism research project supported by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). This project aims to assess the efficacy of peptides as a new drug for autism, particularly in neuronal morphology and neural circuits during brain development. A research assistant provides support to postdoctoral researchers and graduate students by preparing reagents, performing basic experiments and data analysis, preparing manuscripts and figures, and maintaining animal colonies.

Essential Functions

Reagent preparation

Execute experiments and data analysis

Animal care and colony maintenance

Manuscript and figure preparation for publication

Help PI prepare documents

Required Qualifications

Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Neuroscience, Cell Biology and/or related discipline.

Ability to follow experimental protocols and reagent preparation recipes precisely

Excellent communication skills with other lab members and the principal investigator

Outstanding oral and written skills in English

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience in cell cultures, microscopies, anima l(mice) handling, and general molecular biological experiments.

Physical Demands

Typically sitting at a desk/table

Typically standing, walking

Location

Queen Lane Campus - Philadelphia, PA

Additional Information

This position is classified as non-exempt, grade F. Compensation for this grade ranges from $14.10 to $ 21.15 per hour. Please note that the offered rate for this position typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of this grade, but it can vary based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

We encourage you to explore Drexel's Professional Staff salary structure and Compensation Guidelines & Policies for more details on our compensation framework. You can also find valuable information about our benefits in the Benefits Brochure.

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.